A special friend sparked the idea for this post. She mentioned in passing what she would tell her high school self. Her words stuck to me like glue and began to seep into the recessed crevices of my regrets…

Anticipation—bulging anticipation.   The moment finally arrives, bringing with it an unimaginable joy. You soak it all in, not wanting to miss even the tiniest detail. You open little hands that are curled into fists and count each finger…

I am a sucker for a challenge! I’m not sure if it’s because I want to prove something to myself or because I want to prove my ability to the person offering the challenge.   The word challenge brings…